Thomas R Grover Middle School

10 Southfield Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,173 students in grades 6-8, Thomas R Grover Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas R Grover Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Thomas R Grover Middle School's student population of 1,173 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,173 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas R Grover Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas R Grover Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#126 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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53%
26%
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75%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
73%
10%
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Hispanic
5%
32%
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Black
6%
15%
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White
14%
40%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas R Grover Middle School's ranking?
Thomas R Grover Middle School is ranked #126 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas R Grover Middle School often compared to?
Thomas R Grover Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas R Grover Middle School?
1,173 students attend Thomas R Grover Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Thomas R Grover Middle School students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas R Grover Middle School?
Thomas R Grover Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas R Grover Middle School offer ?
Thomas R Grover Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Thomas R Grover Middle School part of?
Thomas R Grover Middle School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.

School Reviews

5   1/29/2020
I have been in this school for all three years. I really loved all the activities, such as Outdoor Education, 7th Grade Musical, Field Trip, and more. There are so many activities, clubs, and fun stuff to do! The teachers are really nice and helpful. All the facilities are nice and lots of sports too. They teach the necessary skills that kids need to used to succeed in life. I hope to enjoy the rest of my last year here and hope all the best for all the kids going there, and those in younger grades!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Danel the O.G.
5   11/15/2012
This is really an excellent school. Techers are very helpfull and nice. My son is really enjoying this school.
- Posted by Parent - surit
5   1/29/2008
Thomas Grover is such a great school. All of West Windsor-Plainsboro's school system is great. There is so much and they have such nice teachers. There health program is wonderful. Also they have amazing classes in Social Studies, Math, Science and IRLA. The lockers are so big, I even saw one. The gym teachers are wonderful and the sports teams win a lot. I highly recommend to sign your child up.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - yanke

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,173 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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